Navy Reorganization Plan Abolishes Several Bureaus
A detailed plan to reorganize the Navy's bureau structure proposes abolishing the bureaus of equipment steam engineering and yards and docks, absorbing them into the bureau of navigation and other divisions. The move aims to streamline operations and military efficiency, with chiefs reduced to figurehead roles under a central construction bureau.
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Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Navy Yards
Bureau of Construction
Bureau of
House Committee
Bureau
Red
Doubtissa Haa
Rubinstein Club Delights Washington With Second Complimentary Concert
The Rubinstein Club delivered a second complimentary concert in the Arlington Hotel ballroom last evening. The program showcased the ensemble under Mrs. A. M. Galt, with Miss Tablely R Buchanan soprano and Burt Wirtz celloist among performers. Enthusiastic audience responded to strong training and finish with standing applause. A separate note reports a bill in Salem Oregon to limit hatpin lengths to 1 1/2 inches.
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Washington
Rubinstein Lab
Arlington Hotel
Ann
Meda
Nuimbera
Enorua
Tyoivea
A. M. Galt
Dente Rosesianington Woodman Rubinstein Club
Woellmann
Bart Wy
Woosmetnir Bowe
Themre
Halle
Tom “"Tanhaus‘Wagner
Miew Buchanan
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Bling
Stansford
Bach
Martin We
Cowen
Gana
Pers
Ted Lub
Tabelly R. Buchanan
Burt Wirtz
Levtinns
May Ramsdell
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Washington Post
Salem, Oreg
Upsets Theories of Physics Disclosed by MIT Scientist
Dr D F Comstock of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reports a series of experiments claiming matter and energy are different phases of space energy. The engineering and electrical world awaits full public details and believes the discovery will revolutionize interpretation of physics.
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Sai
New York Tribune
D. F. Comstock
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Compatock
Safety Sandwiches Mystery Tells of Razor Method
Curious claim describes slicing meat with a safety razor for sandwiches. Mrs Hostess replies that the method is simple and mentions using a razor once, implying a quirky kitchen shortcut. The exchange reads like a cheeky interview item from a quirky local column.
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Hostess
Inauguration Policing to Boost Washington Security
Major Sylvester announces 500 extra policemen and 100 detectives from major cities will guard the capital during President-elect Taft's inauguration on March 4. The force will include uniforms, near downtown deployment, and collaboration with visiting detectives to deter pickpockets and crime.
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Washington
Taft
Richard Sylvester
Metropolitan Police Department
Maj
Sylvester
Wiser Man in White House
Retiring President Flagler says tariffs should be removed and policy set by labor and capital cooperation. He lauds Roosevelt as well equipped for the Presidency and a provider of defense, urging Taft to follow wiser leadership. The speech praises cooperation over reckless individualism and foresees safer times under Roosevelt.
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Pitsburg
John H. Flagler
National Tube Works
United States Steel Corporation
Roosevelt
Taft
Flagler
White House
Straus Proposes Land Purchase for Standards Bureau
Secretary Straus of the Department of Commerce and Labor urged the House Appropriations Committee to add 310000 to the sundry civil bill to buy land for expanding the Standards Bureau site. A 100 foot wide strip west of the new lab was proposed. In New York, two men fought in the Dewey Theater causing a panic and several injuries as patrons rushed for exits.
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Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
House
Bureau of Stand
Ards
Wi ‘la
Washington
New York
Jan
Dewey Theater
Noted Squad Coming Headed to Inaugural Parade
New Yorks famous mounted traffic detail of about 200 horsemen under Second Deputy Police Commissioner Frederic Bugher will lead the New York delegation in the inaugural parade. They have no police authority in Washington and will be treated as any other delegation. The unit plans to stay at Normandie Hotel with horses stabled in Georgetown, arriving about two days before inauguration. Subcommittees were named to coordinate carriage logistics and clocked rates for hired vehicles, with rules to ease guest pickup and avoid horse crowds near Pension Building during the ball.
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New York
Frederick Bugher
Pennsylvania Avenue
Tt Wag
Hughes
Washington
Bugher
Armay
Edward J. Stellwagen
Charles G. Bennett
Senate
Stellwagen
Maj. Sylvester
Committee of Public Order
Normandie Hotel
Georgetown
Joseph M. Stoddard
New Willard Hotel
Pension
Pon
Liverymen’s Association
Bates
Inaugural Preparations for Ball and Parade
Active preparations for the inaugural ball and decorations proceed at the pension building with a committee seeking an appropriation. Tickets for the Lafayette Square stand sell briskly with 2000 reserved, while the Delaware National Guard and Maryland Agricultural College cadets planned to attend. The Senate finance committee reports a 310,002 appropriation to aid expenses of participating organizations.
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Bullitrog
Carll
William Downey
A. L. Cline
Iveryman's Association
Marlow
N. M. Woodward
H. Wuller
Comm Dtee
New Willard Hotel
James Sh .Marshall
Larner
Committee On
Lafayette Square
Maj
Weller Stover
Delaware National Guard
M. I. Weller
John A. Johnston
J. Franklin Bell
Maryland Agricultural College
Washington
State of
New York
Senate Finance Committee
Rose
Schmidt Refuses to Sign Heldout Plea for Rights Pay
Charlie Schmidt, Detroit, writers the club unsigned from his Kansas home demanding rights pay or a trade. Navin and Jennings back Stanage and Beckendorf, two recruit catchers, seen in workouts, predicted to be strong behind the plate. Fans back management. In Albany, Jan 27, Trinity Church corporations face a legislative bill to probe affairs and possibly revoke its charter.
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Washington Post
Detroit
Jap. Si
Charlie Schmidt
Navin
Arkansas
Jennings
Stanage
Beckendorf
Johnny Kling
Trinity
The
Albany, N.Y
Trinity Church
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Wide Health Cures
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as effective for numerous ailments from digestive issues to nervous fatigue. It claims substantial cures of skin conditions, anemia, catarrh, and general debility, promoting revitalized health and vigor.
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Hood
Boy Drowned While Ice Testing Pond near Chevy Chase
Bogart Triepel, a Western High School student, traced his half-brother Abdirles Triepel to a pond beneath the Chevy Chase bridge. The boy fell through ice and drowned about 4:40 PM Tuesday, his cap and a handkerchief found on the ice. The mother Emma Triepel and the town learned of the tragedy as police recovered the body from eight feet of water. Burial is planned at Congressional Cemetery.
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Hlalf
Abdirles Triepel
Western High School
Bogart
Chevy Chase Bridge
Rock Creek
Emma M. Y. Triepel
Abraran
Treasury Department
Tharles
Triepel
Saveral
Dog
Charles
Mother Jones
Agin
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Congressional Cemetery
Ashford Killed by Wagon Driver Blameless in Witnesses
Mark P. Ashford age 28 of 15 Virginia Ave SW was run over by a wagon at Seventh and Pennsylvania avenues NW yesterday afternoon. He died an hour after arriving at Emergency Hospital from a skull fracture. Vermillion brother of inspector Frank Vermilion and owner driver of the wagon, held at First precinct. Coroner Nevitt to hold inquest this morning. Witnesses say the wagon driver did not hear bystanders warnings. Ashford crossed from north to south side in a rush and was struck as Vermillion halted to cross car tracks. Bystanders report the driver not at fault.
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Virginia Avenue
Seventh Street
Fennevivania
Nevitt
Ashford
Pennsylvania
Vermillion
Streat
Pennsylvania Avenue
Coquelin Dead in Paris After Long Stage Career
Benoit Constant Coquelin, renowned French stage actor, died last night at Pont-aux-Dames after heart trouble. He had been poised to star in Edmond Rostand’s The Chanticleer, with rehearsals underway in Paris. Funeral set for Port-aux-Dames. he wished burial in the actors’ home cemetery he helped found.
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Edmond Rostrand
Pont-aux-Dames
Seine-et-Marne
M. Coquelin
M. Rostand
France
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M. Varenne
Port-aux-Dames
Coapelin Aine
Boulogne-Sur-Mer
Conservatory
Comedie Francaise
Europe
America
Unite States
Comedie Francaise 2
London
Higless
Bostand
New York
Rostand
Virginia Indoor Track Preview Shapes Fast Virginia Relay
Special to The Washington Post from Charlottesville Va January 27. Praider Lanigan leads a fast Virginia relay tryout for Hopkins meet Saturday. Stanton replaces strained tendon star Emmett while Martin Randolph and Holladay push hurdlers and jumpers toward a world record pace. Burke the freshman sprinter gains speed as Woodward rivalries loom in the 100 and 220. Virginia’s indoor track team appears set to be the strongest Orange and Blue has fielded.
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Washington Post
Charlotteville
Praider Lanigan
Virginia
Hopkins
Emmett
Stanton
Thurlow
Goodwin
Wiltshire
Mart'n
Randolph
Holladay
Will Lowew
Joe Hmm
Johns Hopkins
Burke
Washington School For Boys
Wobel
Water meters to curb waste in district homes and buildings
The engineering department rushes to install meters in government, school, and private residences to curb water waste. Last year personnel installed over 1,200 meters, mainly in high pressure areas, with inspectors watching for excess usage and meters placed when funds permit. Residents incur no charge for meter installation.
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Water Department
District Water Department
William Kelly
Wil
Leity
Davis Children Calm After Ocean Rescue
Mrs Davis and her family survived a wreck on the Baltic voyage with calm seas aboard the Republic. She praised White Star Line officials and Officer Spencer for guiding passengers to safety. The party planned to leave New York and sail again on the Adriatic February 3, remaining a week to replenish wardrobes.
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Florida
Baltic
Little Henry
Mrs. Armstead
Anna Singer
Mrs. Davis
Post
Hallie Davis
Hallie
Disappearance of Athens Manufacturer David Peoples Absent with Wealth
Reputed wealthy Athens Ohio manufacturer David W Peoples vanished a week ago after collecting about 5200 dollars. Police abandoned search believing no foul play, despite lingering questions from friends. Investigators traced debts to Pratt Kirk Manufacturing New ark and Kellège and Hewitt firms, while noting additional cash possibly collected had he stayed in Washington.
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Athens
Ohio
P. &. Pratt
Pratt- Kirk Manufacturing Company
Newark
Oho
B.C. Kellége
Hewitt Manufacturing Company
Peoples
Washington
Cox
Virginia
House of Representatives
Philosophical Texan Opposes Prayer at Lynching in Kentucky
A Texan refuses to permit prayer for a man to be lynched in Kentucky, arguing it is illogical to pray for someone before execution. The incident highlights his stance against mob ritual and his belief in due process over vengeance.
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Kentucky
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